IT Audit Intern, Summer 2027

Jobtailor; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an IT Audit internship in California to gain hands-on experience by working with professionals across all levels. You will participate in client engagements, perform fieldwork related to SOC audits, ISO assessments, and cybersecurity reviews, and assist in developing tests and reports.

The role involves interacting with clients, learning control environments, and contributing to risk assessments while applying professional standards and ethics.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in business, accounting, MIS, computer science or equivalent
• Dual degree in Accounting and Information Systems preferred
• Plan to complete CPA licensure eligibility between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028 is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Gain hands‑on experience working with IT Audit professionals at all levels
• Participate in interactive programming and fieldwork related to client engagements
• Assist with SOC audits, IT general controls, HITRUST, ISO, Sarbanes‑Oxley and other engagements
• Interact with clients to identify and resolve audit issues
• Learn client platform structures and control environments to evaluate process risks
• Develop tests for key controls, write audit reports, and assess control effectiveness
• Perform audits and audits-related services including ISO, Cybersecurity, SOC I and SOC II

Skills

IT Audit

SOC Audits

Cybersecurity Assessments

ISO Assessments

AICPA Regulations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business/ accounting/ MIS/ CS

CPA licensure eligibility

Dual degree preferred

Job description

• Gain hands‑on experience working alongside professionals at all levels in IT Audit
• Participate in interactive and engaging programming
• Perform fieldwork related to client engagements, including SOC audits, IT General Controls support, HITRUST Cyber Security Framework, cyber security assessments, ISO assessments, Sarbanes‑Oxley, internal audits, and Agreed Upon Procedures engagements
• Interact with clients to identify and resolve audit issues
• Learn client platform structures and control environments to evaluate process risks
• Develop tests for key controls, write audit reports, and determine control effectiveness
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and audit or consulting engagements including ISO, Cybersecurity, SOC I, and SOC II
• Interpret and analyze audit evidence, operational data, and information systems
• Draw logical conclusions based on submitted evidence
• Participate in live interviews with C Suite clients to understand current state processes
• Apply specialized knowledge, including AICPA rules, regulations, and code of ethics, as well as applicable standards and state regulations
• Work allocation: 50% project work, 10% client facing, 20% internal meetings, 10% continued learning, 10% individual work

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master’s program in business, accounting, finance, management information systems, computer science or equivalent
• Dual degree in Accounting and Information Systems preferred
• Plan to complete 150 semester/225 quarter unit requirement for CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 – August 2028 strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT Audit processes, including SOC audits, Cybersecurity assessments, and ISO assessments, while effectively communicating with clients and analyzing audit evidence. Proficient in applying AICPA rules and regulations, with a focus on control effectiveness and risk evaluation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IT Audit
• SOC Audits
• Cybersecurity Assessments
• ISO Assessments
• AICPA Regulations

Hard Skills

• Audit Reporting
• Control Effectiveness Evaluation
• Process Risk Evaluation
• Cyber Security Frameworks
• Internal Audits
• Agreed Upon Procedures
• Operational Data Analysis
• Evidence Interpretation
• Client Engagement
• Audit Testing

Soft Skills

• Client Interaction
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Licensure Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• HITRUST
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• AICPA Code of Ethics
• Management Information Systems
• Accounting
• Finance
• Computer Science